Construction of the largest dam in Eritrea is nearly completed
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| Gergera Dam will supply electricity and potable water when completed |
Construction of the largest dam in Eritrea is nearly completed
Construction of Gergera Dam, which began in late 2010 near the town of Teramni, is at an 'advanced stage', a government spokesman said on Thursday.
When completed the dam will supply water to the towns of Mendefera, and Dekemhare, as well as provide electricity, the official added.
Built along a gorge, Gergera dam will be the largest cyclopean masonry dam in the country, and will have the capacity of holding 35 million cubic meter of water.
On Monday, Eritrea announced it will build Tekera Dam that will have the capacity to hold 20 million cubic meter of water to supply Asmara and its environs.
Since independence, Eritrea has built more than 300 agriculture and water reservoir dams to ensure food security and alleviate potable water shortages.
Note: This is just a list of large dams in the country. Large dams such as Gerset and Sememo are omitted because their capacity wasn't disclosed, even though they are probably larger than Aligider Dam.
Construction of the largest dam in Eritrea is nearly completed
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